Paraguay's economic boom, with average growth of 4% over the past three years, is drawing a growing number of Brazilians seeking residency in the country. Data from the National Directorate of Migration show residency applications doubled in five years, surpassing 23,000 requests in 2025. President Santiago Peña compared the current moment to the period of the Itaipu construction.
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Traders and consumers at Mercado Municipal N.º 1 report that meal prices have risen due to increases in gas and other inputs. To save money, customers order half portions, while cooks face the challenge of retaining clientele without fully passing on costs.
While buying vehicles becomes more affordable, filling the basic food basket weighs increasingly on Paraguayans' pockets, reveals an analysis by economist Jorge Garicoche.
Digital influencer Romi Das sparked debate by listing in a TikTok video positive aspects of Paraguay that she says are undervalued by Paraguayans themselves, such as cheap rent, ease of starting a business, and low tax burden.